Post-transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder

Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD), is a common malignancy found in patients who have undergone organ transplantation, following non-melanoma skin cancer. In Thailand, the majority of patients who have received organ transplants and subsequently passed away often succumb to infections, followed by cardiovascular diseases and cancer. PTLD is one of the malignancy contributing to these fatalities. Assessing the risk, monitoring for Epstein-Barr virus infection, reducing immunosuppressive medication, and administering chemotherapy are methods to alleviate and treat PTLD. This allows transplant recipients to use their transplanted organs for a longer period, accompanied by an improved quality of life.